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swiss annuities

Historically, the term ‘Swiss Annuity’ refers to a fixed annuity (annuity with a guaranteed return) issued by Swiss insurer(s) and denominated in Swiss francs. Today, the term can also be used to describe a wider array of products with some structural connection to Switzerland; policies issued by insurance companies outside of Switzerland which still integrate Swiss-based custody, Swiss-based investment management or both.

GoldStar can help you diversify your retirement outside the US dollar by investing in “offshore investments” through a self-directed IRA. Contact a Swiss Representative directly for further details regarding Swiss Annuity products, investment options, benefits, and currency denominations.

Swiss Annuities can be held in a GoldStar Self-Directed IRA for a minimum investment that varies depending on the provider or Swiss representative (usually starting at $50,000). The IRA becomes the owner and beneficiary of the annuity and you are the insured. GoldStar acts as custodian for your IRA and administers the annuity.

non-us bank accounts

Foreign bank investments can easily be held and administered through a GoldStar Self-Directed IRA for a minimum investment (usually anywhere from $100,000 to $500,000 depending on the asset manager or foreign bank). At your direction, the account is established at a non-US bank for your benefit with GoldStar acting as custodian. The account and its investments may be denominated in currencies other than the US dollar. Investments might include products such as deposits, CDs, bonds, mutual funds, and securities. Depending on the Non-US bank, you may have the option to manage the investments directly or you may designate either the bank or a third party to manage investments. Investments using margin, futures contracts, and writing options are not authorized.

As your IRA custodian, GoldStar is concerned only with making the investments you direct, protecting your assets while they are in the IRA, and performing all the duties of an IRA custodian. We do not give tax or legal advice and we do not benefit financially from your investment choices. We do not offer or sell any investments, nor are we affiliated with any investment provider. 

Contact us today if you are considering a Swiss Annuity or Non-US Bank self-directed IRA. We would be honored to help establish your account, answer any questions you may have, and/or put you in contact with a Swiss representative or foreign bank asset manager to further assist you.